By Sean Cronin
2nd-MLF, €27,000, Mdn, 6-21, unraced 2yo, f, 7fT, 1:30.10, gd.
+SILENT WAR (f, 2, War Front–Lady of Shamrock {MGISW-US, $950,400}, by Scat Daddy) improved on an early fifth to stalk the pace in second after the initial stages of this unveiling. Coming under pressure soon after turning for home, the 8-5 favourite led approaching the final eighth and was pushed out to score by 1 1/4 lengths from Environs (GB) (Dansili {GB}). The homebred bay is the first winner produced by GI American Oaks and GI Del Mar Oaks heroine Lady of Shamrock (Scat Daddy), who in turn is kin to three stakes performers, including GII Commonwealth Breeders' Cup S. victress Smooth Jazz (Storm Boot), from a family which includes GI Hollywood Turf Cup winner Royal Chariot (Strawberry Road {Aus}). The winner is also kin to the yearling filly Celtic (Ire) (Speightstown) and a colt foal by Invincible Spirit (Ire). Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, €13,500. Video, sponsored by Fasig-Tipton.
O/B-Wertheimer & Frere (KY); T-Freddy Head.
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